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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency
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as in confines
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
colored outside the bounds of the drawing
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as in to border
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30
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Recent Examples of bound
John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Even when operating within the bounds of the law, these programs leave countless individuals and families without a real advocate in their corner.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
Taken together, its West Bottoms purchases comprised some 21 acres in a rough triangle bounded by the 12th Street viaduct to the south, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the north, Santa Fe Street to the east and Liberty Street to the west.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
First spotted in 2024, FCC 224 is a dwarf galaxy that boasts a dozen luminous, tightly bound clusters of stars — an unusually rich population for its size, typically seen in larger, dark-matter rich galaxies — yet appears to lack the mysterious substance.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the other direction, several conservative lawmakers are hoping to crack down on abortions still taking place in Texas’ bounds, largely by targeting online pill distributors.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Even when operating within the bounds of the law, these programs leave countless individuals and families without a real advocate in their corner.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Verb
The Trap’s capacity is up to 100 patrons on the patio along Riverside Boulevard, 34 patrons on a patio bounding 43rd Avenue and 49 patrons inside the bar.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
Taken together, its West Bottoms purchases comprised some 21 acres in a rough triangle bounded by the 12th Street viaduct to the south, the Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the north, Santa Fe Street to the east and Liberty Street to the west.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Adjective
Gently remove the plant from its pot and loosen the roots if they are tightly bound.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
First spotted in 2024, FCC 224 is a dwarf galaxy that boasts a dozen luminous, tightly bound clusters of stars — an unusually rich population for its size, typically seen in larger, dark-matter rich galaxies — yet appears to lack the mysterious substance.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bound
Adjective
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Its presence had long gone unnoticed — until some determined scientists visited.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Wendy is determined to save her brother, and leads her synth group to his location on the ship by magically controlling computer screens.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Heat comparison: With Young a year from potential free agency, the Hawks were resolute in augmenting a roster that lost at home to Miami in the play-in.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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His face was resolute across the table in a room full of reporters.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2025
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Josh Brolin plays a grieving father who is intent on finding his missing child, and is suspicious that the young teacher had something to do with it.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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For now, the franchise’s ownership group seems intent on investing in community rugby.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Bound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bound. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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